Al Madar band played at Beirut Jazz Festival 2012 on its opening day. Al-Madar is a new ensemble conceived by renowned figure of Arabic music and director of the New York Arabic Orchestra, Bassam Saba of Lebanon performing on the oud, saz, nay, and western flute and violin, in collaboration with Arabic percussionist and drummer April Centrone. Al-Madar is joined by virtuoso guitarist Gyan Riley Timba, Harris on violin/viola and trumpet, and versatile electric bassist Brian Holtz.
